Radiation Therapy Tech - Full Time

UHealthSolutions, Inc.•Butner, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

UHealthSolutions, Inc. is seeking to hire a Radiation Therapy Technologist to work within The Federal Medical Center in Butner, NC. FMC Butner is a United States federal prison in North Carolina for male inmates of all security levels who have special health needs. It is part of the Butner Federal Correctional Complex (FCC Butner) and is operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), a division of the United States Department of Justice. It is located near the Research Triangle area of Durham, Raleigh and Chapel Hill. This position is responsible for delivering radiation therapy treatment as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist, perform daily maintenance and quality assurance checks on the equipment, and maintain the inventory of departmental supplies.

Requirements

Completion of a radiologic technology program accredited by the Joint Revenue Committee of Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), evidenced by a certificate or an Associate’s Degree,
Certification in Radiation Therapy by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Background and investigation required.
English language proficiency required.
All other duties and responsibilities as required by contract.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
Work is performed in all areas of the institution.
Work may require lifting or pushing in excess of 30 pounds.
Work requires walking, running, climbing and bending.
Customer service and communication expertise
Ability to read and communicate effectively in English
Demonstrates respect and civility in all interactions with others
Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean
Completes annual educational requirements
Wears identification while on duty
Ensures compliance with policies and procedures
Knowledge necessary to make appropriate clinical decisions and interaction relative to the specific age of a patient.
Skills validation/certification of competencies for the duties and responsibilities required for position.
Maintain North Carolina License requirements for CEUs.
Work involves contact with patients of all ages, family members, physicians, nursing, and all other members of the health care team.
Work may require carrying objects approximately 20 pounds

Nice To Haves

Fluency in additional (second) language desirable

Responsibilities

Provides patient education in order to maximize patient compliance with his/her plan of care and provide family education when needed.
Monitors patient's physical and physiological response to treatment and refer patient for appropriate management when indicated.
Administers radiation therapy treatment accurately and safely; monitor and report reactions, therapeutic responses and inconsistencies.
Assesses patient data pertinent to age-specific needs and provides care as described in the department policy and procedure manual.
Positions, immobilizes and aligns patients according to treatment plan and effectively evaluates and solves set-up problems.
Maintains logs and daily treatment records including accurate documentation of all treatment procedures.
Demonstrates an “it’s my job attitude” by doing appropriate tasks that are not assigned and performing other duties as assigned.
Works effectively and cooperatively in groups/teams.
Takes appropriate actions to meet the needs and expectations of the customer.
Interacts with employees, patients, physicians, and anyone else while at work in a professional manner.
Serves as a positive example by speaking positively about other employees, departments, physicians and the federal medical center.
Follows department and hospital policies and procedures.
Follows appropriate infection control practices.
Assists with training of employees as needed.